Probus; BI Antoninianus; Mars
Description:
Probus (276 - 282 AD). BI Antoninianus, Ticinum mint 281 AD. IMP C PROBVS AVG; radiate and mantled bust left, holding eagle-tipped sceptre / MARTI PACIF; Mars advancing left, holding olive branch, spear and shield, I in left field, QXXI in ex.
Diameter:
BI23 mm
Weight:
3,98 g
Grade:
gVF/gVF
Attribution:
RIC 505
Commentary:
sharp details, well centered, some remaining silvering, flan crack
History:
Probus anulled the edict of Domitian from 92 AD that, for nearly two centuries, prohibited new vine cultivation and ordered destroying vineyards in the provinces.
Article Number:
057-02-02-42384